Some time ago I discovered a wonderful Swedish blog
Roses and Stuff by Katarina. I must admit I'm a bit partial to blogs (and bloggers) in Sweden. My youngest son has lived in Sweden for the past year where he is serving a mission for our church. He will be there for another year before he returns home. As you might imagine, I miss this young man more than words can say but I am so happy for the opportunity he has been given to serve in such a beautiful country. Sweden is the land of many of our ancestors and I have been blessed to become familiar with this country and many of its beautiful people by visiting some of the blogs originating there. Katarina's blog is one of those.
or Blooming Friday.
This week the theme is WINTER.
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| Winter in This Grandmother's Garden |
Here's my contribution for Blommig Fredag.
A collection of Winter scenes
as viewed through my camera lens
describing all that's wonderful about Winter!
Now if it just wasn't so cold!
Thank you Katarina for hosting such a delightful meme.
Winter's magic wand adorns everything it touches
with a sense of wonder and beauty.
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| Snowflakes Dancin' in the River |
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| Branches Bowing to the Snow |
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| Promise of Spring... waiting |
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Forest Adorned in Winter Whites
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Winter here is always a playground of fun!
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| Walkin' in a Winter Wonderland |
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| Screamin' Fast! |
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| One of Us Has to Move |
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| Look Out Below! |
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| Thanks Daddy |
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Snow Much Fun!
In our gardens, Winter often comes early... |
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| Early Snow... Leaves on Trees |
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| Coral Bells Ringing |
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| Early Snow Alyssum |
And often returns with surprise visits...
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| Surprise Snow of May 2009 |
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| Dahlia Caught by the Surprise |
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| Clematis Bud Not Sure if it's times to Open |
But there is no doubt that Winter always brings beauty to everything it touches.
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| Winter's Beauty |
Winter... it's a season we celebrate!
Gorgeous images as always. I have seen the kids before, but even again, so cute...
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see your family enjoying the snow. I don't like to be cold, so you won't see me sledding around in it. Maybe my philosophy should be, "if I can't change it, I might as well join it!"
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous images, Carolyn. Made me want to go out and play in the snow! -Jean
ReplyDeleteWinter is so stupendously beautiful in your garden, Carolyn, and I'm so glad you share the views with us. You have such a talent for photography. I love winter, too, for it is a time to slow down and recoup after a hard summer season of gardening.
ReplyDeleteAll of these photos are so, so beautiful...the first one is incredible, the opening in the sky just drew my eye towards the depth of the heavens..
ReplyDeleteThe only way to handle winter is to celebrate either from inside or outside. I get so discouraged with the people around here who just complain and complain. Do they not see the beauty? I have concluded no and feel sorry for them.
ReplyDeleteWhat FUN! I have been wanting to get my kids outdoors...cold air is good for everybody. I love your photos...so, so pretty. :)
ReplyDeleteI also love that blog and will have to remember the Friday meme...so many and I will have to work this one in...you have captured the beauty of winter...just stunning..
ReplyDeleteAhhh...you know how much I love those winter shots with your grand children! The winter wonderland shot with all the colorful clothing and the branches so heavy with snow...amazing!! Beautiful as always.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love your winter snow photos. I know most of the north is tired of all the cold and snow right now, but this Southerner would love to see that much snow. Everything is just so beautiful.
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Always Growing
Hi Carolyn, thinking of you and as I view your Blooming Friday photos, I can only say, "Wow, what a stylish blogger!" That is why I have awarded you the Stylish Blogger AWard, so please come and get the award from my blog. I also always remember how lovely your Thinking Spot looks like and am
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What beautiful pictures of snowy trees. I grew up with snow but we never get it here in California. You presented winter so well.
ReplyDeleteYour shots are fabulous! Each and everyone's so beautiful! I love the ones with the children and the ones with snowy flowers and...the lot!
ReplyDeleteMy son drove across country back in either Sept. or Oct 2010..and he said Salt Lake City was a beautiful city that he'd wished he had more time to explore. Being a genealogist myself, I've always wanted to visit the LDS library there. We have friends in the area that volunteer there and I'm sure they would volunteer to be our personal guide. Someday maybe we will take them up on that invitation. The scenery in these pictures look breathtaking. Thanks for sharing with your readers/followers.
ReplyDeleteThose are some wonderful winter photos. I especially loved the winter wonderland pic. It looked like the family had a great time in the snow.
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